LA Galaxy. The name alone demands stars. The identity of that city followed by that team name – one that is part of soccer’s galácticos lexicon – suggests a certain kind of franchise with a star player. Usually in the twilight of their careers, the arrival of these players in Major League Soccer attracts barbs as well as buzz.
The criticism typically brands MLS as a “retirement league,” but as 35-year-old Marco Reus became the latest Hollywood signing to land in LA with the Galaxy it is evident that marquee signings are still an important part of American soccer.
